EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
in Fun rugby games, Passing & Handling, Small-sided games
Too often a good position is lost because over-eager players try passing to exploit a gap out wide when there is a better space in front of them. This game teaches “play what is in front of you”. MORE
in Fun rugby games, Passing & Handling, Small-sided games
This passing game has been given an extra dimension by giving each ball a numerical value and injecting extra pace into proceedings once a certain number has been reached. MORE
in Fun rugby games, Passing & Handling, Small-sided games
Sloppy passing is a common trait so get your players concentrating on the ball by putting numbers and symbols on it and making them pass only that ball to specific targets on your call. MORE
in Fun rugby games, Passing & Handling, Small-sided games
Once players have got the hang of concentrating in Having a ball 1, bring in balls from different sports to ensure concentration levels remain high while also working on handling skills. MORE
in Fun rugby games, Small-sided games, Tackling
A fast-paced 1v1 tackling game that combines pursuing the ball carrier with having to make head-on tackles while working on contact technique and defensive awareness. MORE
in Fun rugby games, Small-sided games, Tackling
Not all tackles are made face to face or moving in lines. Sometimes players have to emerge from a ruck or previous contact and track back to cover – this game works on tackling from different angles. MORE
in Fun rugby games, Small-sided games, Tackling
Attack as a line, defend as a line and constantly let each other know what you want and what you expect of others – this game combines handling, tackling and support and creates overloads. MORE
in Fun rugby games, Small-sided games, Tackling
Isolate your players so they have to make tackles in 1v1 situations and improve their technique and defensive awareness while also working on the evasion skills of the ball carrier. MORE
in Fun rugby games, Small-sided games, Tackling
Learn the skill of offloading out of the tackle in a game-like situation while under pressure. This enhances passing and vision while also teaching the value of support play to team mates. MORE
in Fun rugby games, Small-sided games
By taking away the right to call for the ball, this game shows players just how important clear communication skills are when it comes to passing and receiving. Shhhhh..... MORE
